After a 24-hour delay due to high winds, the New Shepard rocket is now scheduled to lift off at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. local time; 1400 GMT).
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Moon-crashing SpaceX rocket will create new crater – here's what we should worry about
A solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of Dec. 18 launch
A cargo ship carrying the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope arrived in French Guiana on Tuesday (Oct. 12), wrapping up a 16-day ocean voyage that covered 5,800 miles (9,300 kilometers).
Greenland’s Ice Sheet is Similar in Many Ways to the Solar System’s Icy Worlds and Can Teach Us How to Search for Life
Many regions on Earth are temperate, nutrient-rich, stable environments where life seems to thrive effortlessly. But not all of Earth. Some parts, like Greenland’s ice sheet, are inhospitable.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket 'go' to launch William Shatner and crew to space
Blue Origin's NS-18 crew, starring "Star Trek" captain William Shatner, is officially "go" for a real-life spaceflight on Wednesday (Oct. 13).
The Astronauts who Would Have Tested Starliner Have Been Reassigned to an Upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
In 2011, NASA announced a bold new program to leverage partnerships between the government and the commercial space sector to restore domestic launch capability. As part of the Commercial Crew Program (CCP), NASA selected Boeing and SpaceX to develop next-generation crew-rated capsules that would transport astronauts and payloads to International Space Station (ISS) and other locations in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Eyes in space monitor La Palma volcano
The Landsat 8 remote sensing satellite captured this view of La Palma in visible and infrared wavelengths, showing the smoke plume and lava flow from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. Credit: NASA/USGS
Satellites and astronauts orbiting Earth have been tracking the eruption of a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma for the last three weeks, revealing a red-hot river of lava pouring out of the ground and flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
Astra knows what caused its rocket launch failure in August and will try again soon
We now know what caused that memorable power slide during Astra's most recent launch.
William Shatner of 'Star Trek' says he's ready to go to space for real
The 'Star Trek' star speaks about the final frontier on Twitter, in a Blue Origin video.
William Shatner hopes for no 'gremlins' on Blue Origin launch (video)
Famed "Star Trek" actor William Shatner is hoping to see magnificent views of Earth from space on his launch with Blue Origin this week. He just hopes the gremlins stay away.
Best photo editing apps for astrophotography
Polish up your night sky images with our round-up of the best photo editing apps for astrophotography.
Photographer offers visual slant on space shuttle in 'Orbital Planes'
For more than 30 years, Roland Miller has used photography to bring new light to the space program. Now, Miller is preparing to release his third collection, this one focused on the winged orbiters.
Spaceflight companies set limit on carry-ons: souvenirs not for sale
Captain Kirk may have bucked the rules while helming the Starship Enterprise but when it comes to flying in space for real, William Shatner is apparently abiding by the terms set forth by Blue Origin.
Pittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend?
The city's parks, facilities, and streetlights will all get dark-sky-friendly lighting, but is it too early for amateur astronomers to get excited?
‘Captain Kirk’ heading to space on Blue Origin’s second human launch
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ESA welcomes Webb in French Guiana for launch on Ariane 5
‘Glowing’ Sand Dune Erosion on the Side of a Martian Crater
While Mars is known as the Red Planet, a variety of colors can be found on the planet’s surface. Just like on Earth, the array of colors we can see in images from Mars comes from the diverse minerals on or just under the surface.
Adapter structure with 10 CubeSats installed on top of Artemis moon rocket
The Orion Stage Adapter with the Artemis 1 mission’s rideshare payloads installed. Credit: NASA/Cory Huston
Workers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center have lifted the Orion Stage Adapter on top of the Space Launch System moon rocket, adding the structure housing 10 CubeSat rideshare payloads heading into deep space on the Artemis 1 mission. But three of the CubeSat missions missed their opportunity to fly on the first SLS mission.
Impression of Webb’s journey to space
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The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest, most powerful telescope ever launched into space.
Best telescopes for beginners 2021: Top budget-friendly picks for viewing the planets, galaxies and more
Looking for the best beginners telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes
How to photograph a solar eclipse
Learn how to photograph a solar eclipse and capture one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.
